Sonnox Releases Fraunhofer Pro-Codec Plug-In
Sonnox, previously known as Sony Oxford, is a company with quite the history in its critical role in the development of digital audio. The company is most commonly known for its conception of the popular OXF-R3 digital mixing console which was completely designed by the engineers in Oxford as well as the development of DSD format for SACDs – knowledge is power!
The Fraunhofer Pro-Codec plugin from Sonnox has finally arrived.
The super minds behind Sonnox have now taken into consideration the painstaking process of doing offline encoding/decoding and auditioning of an audio file from your favorite DAW. Now with the release of the Fraunhofer Pro-Codec Plug-In (originally announced in January), it is a snap to do realtime auditioning of encoding inside of your host DAW – Mix Engineers and Mastering Engineers rejoice!
The plug-in is available for download now for Mac OS X 10.5 or later, Windows XP and Windows 7 as RTAS, VST or AU for MSRP $495.
Here is what Sonnox has to say about their new plug-in:
“Overview
The Sonnox Fraunhofer Pro-Codec Plug-In is designed for the real-time auditioning, encoding and decoding of audio signals using Fraunhofer codecs.
In the past it has not been possible to critically audition and then encode multiple formats in real time within a host DAW environment. The revolutionary Sonnox Fraunhofer Pro-Codec now makes this possible, and includes extensive monitoring tools and built-in encoding/decoding features.
Using this plug-in mix engineers may produce mixes optimised towards specific target codecs, thereby ensuring maximum fidelity. Similarly, Mastering engineers may audition in the final format and produce compensated masters for final encoding and distribution.
Features
Supported Codecs:
mp3, mp3 Surround, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, and HE-AAC v2
mp3-HD and HD-AAC (Lossless Codecs)
Ability to select up to five codecs for simultaneous export, in real time, to encoded files
Comprehensive auditioning with glitchless switching
Ability to audition the difference between input signal and codec output
AB auditioning in real time between codecs, or between codec and input signal
ABX mode for blind statistical testing
Graphical displays include:
High resolution display of the Input signal and Diff signal.
Indication of the audibility of audio removed by the encoding process
Bitstream levels and ability to compensate for overloads
Indication of filesize or datastream compression
Phase metering
Off-line encoding and decoding
Compatible with many digital audio workstation applications, such as:
Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, Sequoia and Wavelab. (Mac and PC)”
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